Berean Standard Bible
“If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.”
In Romans 4 Paul uses Abraham as his example of how God declares people right. The question is whether Abraham earned his standing by what he did.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
World English Bible (WEB)
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
King James Version (KJV)
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for if Abraham by works was declared righteous, he has to boast -- but not before God;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Que si Abraham fué justificado por la obras, tiene de qué gloriarse; mas no para con Dios.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Si Dios lo hubiera hecho justo por las buenas obras que realizó, tendría motivos para sentirse orgulloso, aunque no ante de Dios.
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